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Patent GB-190823949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Driving Gas Compressors from Railway Car Axles.
Inventor: WOODS ARTHUR ROBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1907-12-27
Granted: 1908-12-28
Abstract: 23,949. Woods, A. R. T., and Rathmell, B. Dec. 27, 1907. Utilizing momentum of railway vehicles.-A gascompressor is driven from a railway-car axle through the medium of a swivelling sprocketwheel on the axle or wheel and a variable-speed device, this being particularly desirable in the case of a bogie car carrying a self-contained refrigerating- installation comprising a gas-compressor, in order to prevent straining of the driving-mechanism due to the considerable relative movement between the axle and car body, while providing means whereby the working of the pump can be varied to suit the varying refrigerating requirements. The gas-compressor 5 is driven from a bogie axle 4 through the medium of a swivelling sprocket-wheel 12, a chain 11 passing over an ordinary or swivelling sprocket-wheel 13, any known form of variablespeed device 7 provided with a controlling-lever 10, and belt-gearing 14. The sprocket-wheel 12 is pivoted on a spherical sleeve 19, Fig. 4, by means of a pair of diametrically-opposite pivot pins, the sleeve 19 being similarly pivoted on an inner spherical sleeve 17 adjustably fixed to the axle by set-screws. As the respective pairs of pivot pins are arranged at the ends of diameters which are at right-angles. the sprocket-wheel can swivel universally with regard to the axle. The wheel and sleeves are made in halves to facilitate their assemblage. It is not necessary, though preferable, for the peripheries of the wheel and sleeves to be in contact. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the sprocket-wheel 12 is mounted on the cylindrical extension of a spherical sleeve 28 loosely mounted on the axle and working within a spherical sleeve 25 bolted to a car wheel 3. A pair of pivot pins 31 permit relative motion of the sleeves in one plane, while relative motion in a plane at right-angles is provided by slots 33 in the inner sleeve. Springs 34 are provided for resisting the turning moment on the inner sleeve due to the chain drive taking place in a plane some distance from the centre of the spherical surface.
Patent GB-190905409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malt Kilns.
Inventor: ROTH RICHARD
IPC: C12C1/12
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 5409. Roth, R. March 5. Chambers and like large rooms; carrier bands.- A kiln for drying malt by hot air is divided by a vertical partition e into two compartments in one of which the malt receives a preliminary drying by separate air currents of successively increasing temperature. The green malt from a chamber f, Fig. 1, is raised by a band c of open material, passes, as shown by arrows, over a series of superposed conveyers i in the kiln proper, and is finally discharged into a shoot g. Air, heated by the products of combustion in a furnace t, escapes through outlets z into the kiln and passes through flues k', k<2>, k<3> and through the malt on the band c, finally escaping through an opening p. Dampers l, are arranged as shown, and the temperature of the air in the flues k<1>, k<2>, k<3> may be regulated by admitting through openings m either atmospheric air or air from the furnace casing. To assist in keeping the air currents separate, openings, corresponding to the outlets from the flues, are provided in a wall y beneath the band c, and slides s are arranged at the ends of the walls w. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the furnace gases pass through a flue arranged within each of the compartments of the kiln, and hot air from the kiln proper passes through a flue 1 into compartments 2, 3, 4 and leaves the structure through an outlet u. Dampers 7, 9 are provided as shown, and a supply of hot air from an opening 6 is delivered to the malt on the lower part of the band c.
Patent GB-190908759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarms.
Inventor: ALEXIS BAPTIFAUT
Filed: 1909-04-13
Abstract: 8759. Baptifaut, A., and Sydenham, H. J. April 10, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Alarms operated by expansion and evaporation of liquids.-A curved copper tube A of oval cross-section is filled with a volatile liquid, such as alcohol, ether, or petroleum, and is fixed at one end A' to the base of the apparatus, its other end being connected by a chain C to a drum B, which is rotated against the action of a spring K when the tube A is acted upon by heat. A needle D, which is clamped by a screw to the spindle F of the drum B and is counter-weighted at I, is thus moved into contact with an adjustable contact-stop G, thereby closing an electric circuit comprising wires attached to terminals M, N.
Patent GB-190911038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Collars of Coats and similar Garments.
Inventor: KOPPELMAN MORRIS
IPC: A41D27/18
Filed: 1909-05-10
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 11,038. Koppelman, M. May 10. Collars, coat and like.-Collars for coats &c. consist of two strips D, E attached to the neck of the garment and fastened together at their outer edges. The strip E which forms the outside of the turned-down collar is wider than the strip D at the middle, but the latter strip is wider than the former at the ends. The lower points of the ends of the strip D are not secured to the strip E or to the coat so as to form the points of a standing collar. 'A link H is provided for use with the standing collar. A strip A of soft canvas &c. and a stiffening-strip B are arranged as shown in Fig. 4, with their junction on the fold of the collar. The junction is covered by a strip C preferably of hair-cloth &c. As the part E is wider than the part D, 'a crease is formed in it when the collar is turned up.
Patent GB-190911817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: ROSENBUSCH GILBERT
IPC: F04D15/00
Filed: 1909-05-19
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 11,817. Rosenbusch, G. May 19. Actuating valves and cocks.-A valve A in a centrifugal pump, for varying the resistance to the discharge is operated through a rack and pinion D, F by a piston H, which is subjected on the underside to the pressure in the discharge pipe, and is held down against that pressure by a weighted arm N. A dash-pot K ensures steady movement.
Patent GB-190911903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Propellers.
Inventor: BIRCH JAMES
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1909-05-20
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 11,903. Birch, J., and Dunning, W. G. May 20. Screw propellers.- The blades are of s t e p p e d formation, each blade h a v i n g several stepped parts. These parts bare graduated from a plain surface at the leading edge a, and increase towards the following edge. The stepped parts b are curved in the direction of their length, their starting points being nearer the axis of the propeller than the outer points. This formation gives the parts of the blades a different pitch, decreasing from the axis to the tip. The back of the blades may be similarly formed or may be flat.
Patent GB-190912155-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stiffening Band for Caps.
Inventor: JACOBSON NATHANIEL
IPC: A42C5/02
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 12,155. Jacobson, N. May 24. Bending.-A machine for bending strips of card board or the like to a semicircular section adapted for hat stiffeners comprises rollers one of which is provided with a peripheral projection corresponding to a peripheral groove in the other. Strips of cardboard &c. are passed through the slotted guide g and between the rollers e, f, mounted on shafts c, b connected by gearing d and driven by hand or power. The strips are bent to a semicircular section, and then curved by passing up an inclined plate j on emerging from the rollers. The upper roller may be regulated by a screw.
Patent GB-190912858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: REYNOLDS CHARLES LEETHEM
IPC: A41F11/16
Filed: 1909-06-01
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 12,858. Reynolds, C. L., [trading as Leethem & Co., C.]. June 1. Stocking-suspenders. - In stocking-suspenders of the type carried by a band passing round the waist of the corset, the strap and buckle parts B, E of the waist band are connected by two cross-pieces A, C of suitable textile material, and the supporting - bands E, E', which carry the usual elastic straps and clips of the suspenders, are connected to the ends of the cross-piece C, as shown. The crosspieces may be stiffened.
Patent GB-190913793-A (GB)
Title: A Drinking Vessel for Cages for the Transport of Birds.
Inventor: BLUMBERGER HENRICH OSCAR
IPC: A01K39/02
Filed: 1909-06-11
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 13,793. Blumberger, H. O. June 11. Drinking-appliances for animals. - Drinking- vessels for use of birds or animals during transport comprise a receptacle d, in the cover f of which is formed a funnel b. Air inlets c are formed in the wall of the funnel b, or a tube bent at its end may be arranged in the cover #. An overflow aperture in the cover f may be closed by means of a screw stopper, cork, or disk, or by sealing-wax, gypsum, cement, or the like.
Patent GB-190916718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skates.
Inventor: EDWARDS JAMES LESLIE
IPC: A63C17/10
Filed: 1909-07-17
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 16,718. Edwards, J. L. July 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Skates.-Skates having a series of rollers d around which passes a flexible band f to contact with the ground are provided with means to prevent the band from slipping off; and the rollers are mounted in an improved manner. The rollers are grooved at the centre, and projections f<1> on the band register with the groove. Short spindles e are screwed into the framework a to carry the rollers.
Patent GB-190917437-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Preventing the Deterioration of the Footpaths of Wood Paved Roadways.
Inventor: VALLEE GEORGE
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 17,437. VallÚe, G. Sept. 19, 1908, [Convention date]. Segmental and block paving.- Consists in preventing deterioration of the footpath 1 owing to the pressure produced by the swelling of the woodblocks 2 of the roadway by providing a cushion comprising a compressible metallic box 5 with grooves 5<a> along its upper and lower surfaces, is placed between the blocks 2 and the kerb.
Patent GB-190917910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Axle-trucks of Rail Vehicles.
Inventor: BARBER THOMAS WALTER
IPC: B61F5/44
Filed: 1909-08-03
Granted: 1910-08-03
Abstract: 17,910. Barber, T. W. Aug. 3. Bogies.-The frames of bogies M for rail vehicles, and their guides in the fixed frame G, are made ring-shaped so as to admit of the central spaces being occupied by motors.
Patent GB-190918976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Flying Machines.
Inventor: DUNKLEY WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-08-18
Abstract: 18,976. Dunkley, W. H. Aug. 18. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, construction and arrangement of; cars; framework; p a r a c h u t e s.-An aerial machine is built up of hoops, the body a being formed of hoops c connected by ribs b, and the planes being constructed of one or more hoops m, as shown in plan in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 7, the hoops c are of irregular shape and are connected by the bars b. Instead of the planes m being formed from horizontal hoops a series of vertically-arranged hoops c, Fig. 5, may be connected by bars b, the hoops being entirely covered with material. The bodies of the machines are also partly covered with material. A parachute w mounted in a ball-and-socket joint, is arranged on the machine shown in Fig. 7. According to the Provisional Specification, the body of the machine may be spherical. Propelling, steering, and balancing.-One or more motors drive screws h, any of which may be unclutched or turned in different directions for steering. Steering and balancing are also effected by means of a tail plane k, which is rotated about a longitudinal axis, and pivoted plane tips n. The parachute also assists in steering the machine. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3238/71, 28,034/07, 1258/08, 8628/08, 20,433/08, and 753/09.
Patent GB-190918981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clothes Posts.
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 18,981. Chisholms & Hendry Bros., and Whimster, W. S. Aug. 18. Clothes-posts. - A tubular clothes-post A having tubular cross-pins B rests within a socket D secured to a wall, fence, &c. by a strap F and a bracket E, the socket and bracket being fixed together by a pin G passing through them and through a slot C in the lower end of the post. According to the Provisional Specification. the post may be fixed directly to the wall in the same manner as the socket.
Patent GB-190919527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Transmission or Power by Means of Magnetisable Pulleys, Bands and the like.
Inventor: HUGUENIN ALBERT
IPC: F16G1/20
Filed: 1909-08-25
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 19,527. Huguenin, A. Aug. 25, 1908, [Convention date]. Pulleys.-A pulley applicable for use in driving pumps by means of turbines, is magnetized along the arc of contact g, h, or only near the point where the baud leaves the pulley. Rollers may be provided in the angle between the running-off portion and the pull e y to ensure separation of the pulley and belt.
Patent GB-190928394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Generators for Preventing Smoke and Increasing Evaporative Efficiency.
Inventor: MASON HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: F23M9/00
Filed: 1909-12-06
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 28,394. Mason, H. W. Dec. 6. Baffles; heat equalizing and retaining devices. -A cylindrical or conical structure placed in a steam-boiler flue is built up of fire-clay rings strung on and enclosing an iron or steel bar B. The rings may be formed in interlocking halves, Figs. 3 and 4. The structure may be arranged centrally, or slightly above the centre of the flue, as shown, or in an inclined position with one end carried by the bridge.
Patent GB-191000848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Moulding Concrete Building Blocks and the like.
Inventor: BURN JOHN FAULDER
IPC: B28B7/24
Filed: 1910-01-12
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 848. Burn, J. F. Jan. 12. Moulds. - Concreteblock moulds of the type provided with hinged sides and ends are subdivided by means of longitudinal and transverse partitions d, c, halved together and provided with extensions e forming handles and fitting into slots in the mould walls. As shown in Fig. 8, the longitudinal partitions may be attached to the bed-plate k. In this case, separate pallets f are employed ; or a single pallet of the form shown in Fig. 9 may be used. When the partitions are not in use, the slots in the mould walls are closed by filling-pieces h, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-191003641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Obtaining Constant Emissions of Gas, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FAHRENHEIM HANS
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 1910-02-14
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 3641. Fahrenheim, H. Feb. 14. Fluids, regulating volume of flow of.-In order to obtain a constant emission of gas for use, for example, in a calorimeter or analytical apparatus independently of variations of specific weight of the gas, the gas is led to an emission orifice h through a capillary tube f, which is in parallel with a second passage through a minute hole d in a thin wall e leading to waste. A capillary induction conduit b may also be used.
Patent GB-191007814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dirigible Aerial Vessels.
Inventor: DUESTERLOH GUSTAV
IPC: B64B1/26
Filed: 1910-03-31
Granted: 1910-07-21
Abstract: 7814. D³sterloh, G. Jan. 10, [Convention date]. Aerial machines w i t h aerostats; aerostats.-A dirigible air - ship which can be readily taken to pieces is built up of a number of renewable annular balloon sections forming a rigid, semi-rigid, or non- rigid aerostat with a central longitudinal channel in which the propeller is arranged, larger vessels having a number of such aerostats arranged beside or above one another. Fig. 2 shows an air-ship having a series of annular balloon sections 1-12 stayed at intervals by reinforced rings F, F', F<2>, F<3> connected to a longitudinal bar E extending beyond and stayed to the ends of the aerostat; or each balloon section may be stayed to the bar E. Each ring F consists of a hub and two rings of wood or metal braced like a cycle wheel. The central channel and the outer surface of the aerostat are covered with a smooth skin D. Larger units consisting of three balloon sections ready sheathed may be used to facilitate erection. To replace a damaged section, the sections are removed from either end as far as the damaged section, and a new section is threaded on the rod E. Cars and cabins; propelling.-The engine-room consists of a central tube B containing the propeller J, Fig. 6, and a casing K, beneath which a car L is arranged. The motor is placed at the bottom of the casing K, and passengers may be accommodated at each side. The engine-room may be left open at the top to enable observations to be taken.
Patent GB-191009715-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener on Albums for Pinning the Single Sheets thereto.
Inventor: WITTGENSTEIN WERNER
Filed: 1910-04-21
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 9715. Wittgenstein, W. April 21. Fold-engaging files.-In a fold-engaging device for securing the leaves of albums, and of the kind comprising pins on the inner side of the back, the pins b are knitted beside each other in a fabric strip a, which can be sewn, stuck, or otherwise attached to the back.
Patent GB-191011356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamo-electric Machines.
Inventor: PIERRE LUCIEN GARCIN
IPC: H02K21/38
Filed: 1910-05-07
Abstract: 11,356. Garcin, P. L. May 8, 1909, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Inductor alternators.-Magnetos for ignition or lighting comprise a permanent or electromagnet having two pairs of pole pieces between which a coil is placed, and an inductor adapted to reverse the flux through the coil four times in each revolution. The inductor, of double T- form having the heads at right-angles as shown in Fig. 4, revolves within a field magnet, Fig. 3, having four pole-pieces as shown. In the space between the pole-pieces, surrounding the spindle and having its axis coincident therewith, is placed a stationary coil. In the case of hightension magnetos this coil is provided with primary and secondary windings, the former being earthed through a contact-breaker 12, Fig. 6, operated by the spindle. The condenser 13 is placed in the base of the machine.
Patent GB-191016346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Installations for Marine Propulsion.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
IPC: F01D15/02
Filed: 1910-07-08
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 16,346. Parsons, C. A., and Cook, S. S. July 8. Plant.-In a three-shaft marine installation, the outer shafts are driven by reciprocating engines c, d, while the centre shaft m is driven by turbines /, g through gearing n. When a reciprocating engine is running ahead it exhausts into its corresponding turbine, but when running astern it exhausts direct to the condenser, the turbine running idle.
Patent GB-191016641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Well Drilling Machines.
Inventor: HOMBARG GEORGE
IPC: E21B1/02
Filed: 1910-07-12
Granted: 1911-01-19
Abstract: 16,641. Hombarg, G. July 12 Bore-hole apparatus.-In well-drilling apparatus, a driving-wheel 5, loosely mounted on the shaft 4, is thrown into or out of operation by means of a clutch member 7, which may be adjusted on a square part 6 of the shaft 4 by means of a lever 9 and has a radial lug 11 adapted to engage with an horizontal lug on the wheel 5. A crankarm 19 on the shaft 4 is connected by a link to one end of a walking beam which carries the drill at its other end.
Patent GB-191021528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: HEALD JAMES
IPC: D01H3/12
Filed: 1910-09-16
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 21,528. Heald, J., and Hough, J. Sept. 16. Mules. - The faller-weight levers are provided with means which allow the counterfaller a predetermined amount of elasticity during backing-off and unlocking, and which, after the winding-faller has been released, govern its upward movement to distribute the yarn in more coils on the spindle than hitherto. The fallerweight lever a, Fig. 3, is provided with two levers b, c connected together by a spring d. The fallerweight chain passes through a hole d<1> in the lever a, and also through a hole g directly below it in an extension of the lower arm of the lever b, and terminates in a headed bar adapted to engage the underside of the arm. The play of the lever b is limited by a stop h on the lever c, and by the extension e on the lever a, the position of the lever c being governed by a set-screw i. Stops are provided on the floor to engage the depending arm of the lever c. In a modification, the levers b, c, Fig. 6, are also connected by a lever q engaging a slotted arm r on the lever c, the depending arm. p of the lever q being adapted to engage a stop on the floor at the end of the outward run.
Patent GB-191024439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches adapted to be Operated at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: HOPE VERNON
IPC: G04C23/16
Filed: 1910-10-21
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 24,439. Hope, V. Oct. 21. Make-and-break switches, mechanical; clockwork actuation.-Relates to spring-driven rotary switches adapted to operate at predetermined times. The barrel A of insulating-material is provided with two conducting - segments a<4> adapted to bridge fixed contacts a<5>, so that circuit is made and broken alternately at successive quarter-revolutions of the barrel. A coiled spring enclosed in the barrel tends to turn it continuously in one direction under the control of a toothed wheel B and a detent lever F, which engages with a cam G driven by the clock. The cam is formed in two parts, angularly adjustable in relation to each other. To prevent sparking at the break, an incombustible dividing piece K is mounted between the fixed contacts.
Patent GB-191030209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gear for use in connection with Flying Machines.
Inventor: RENAULT EUGENE
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1910-12-29
Granted: 1911-04-13
Abstract: 30,209. Renault, E. Dec. 29. Steering and balancing.- Steering - mechanism for aerial machines is adapted so that a vertical rudder, an elevator, and balancing-planes may be controlled through a single hand-wheel. The hand-wheel h is mounted on a shaft g which carries a pulley k. Rotation of the wheel causes the vertical rudder to be operated through cords 2, which are passed over pulleys l. The shaft g is carried in bearings at the intersection of a vertical pulley e and an horizontal pulley f, and the pulley f is supported in a hollow horizontal axis a. If the axle g be moved in an horizontal plane so that the pulley f moves in the axis a about trunnions d, balancing-planes &c. may be operated by cords 3 encircling the pulley f passing through the hollow axis a over pulleys m, n, o, p. By moving the hand-wheel in a vertical plane, a cord 1 is operated which is passed over the pulley e, the whole apparatus moving about the axis a and thus operating the elevator. The pulley e may be formed of two segments.
Patent GB-191100277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Attachment of Parts or Fittings to Velocipedes, Motor Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY
IPC: B62J99/00
Filed: 1911-01-05
Granted: 1911-10-12
Abstract: 277. Webb, H. Jan. 5. [Cognate Application, 677 / 11.] Brake mechanism.- Brake and other fittings are attached to cycles and the like by means of a headed member d extending diametrically through the handle-bar or other tube of the cycle, the fitting or bearing a being screwed into or on to said member. In order that the bearing a may be brought into alinement with the bar, a resilient washer f may be interposed between the bearing a or the head e and the bar. The washer may have point contact with the bar, or the head e may be itself resilient, being made of thin metal or having point contact with the bar.